Front End Developer

Focus 5 Recruitment are delighted to be working with an award - winning professional web design and software development agency, based in Lancashire servicing the whole of the UK. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Blackburn or Central Manchester.

Our client are a hugely successful agency working with both B2B and B2C companies, developing digital, online strategies to achieve long-term business technology and marketing growth goals.

Culture is one of their highest priorities, you will have the flexibility and support from the company to learn and develop your skills in the areas that interest you!

The Role
Due to growth and expansion our client are looking for a creative Front End Web Developer, with expertise in front-end technologies. Your primary role will be to successfully transform approved designs and prototypes into functioning, interactive, engaging, pixel-perfect websites or web applications for our clients.

As a key member of the development team, you’ll work on a variety of digital projects for our clients. You’ll build mobile-first, interactive, cross-browser compatible, high-performing websites in Laravel and WordPress, as well as collaborating with our in-house team of designers to help ensure design concepts are in line with technology and budget limitations, allowing for smooth project delivery.

As with most web development roles there will be some crossover into backend technologies. For example, if a website is built in WordPress, having experience in PHP is advantageous.

You’ll work collaboratively in an experienced, highly capable team of developers who all push each other to be the best at what they do. You’re passionate about digital technologies, as well as wanting to to continuously strive to improve your craft and push the boundaries of technology.

We’ll make sure you’re kept up-to-date with the latest technologies and allow you the flexibility to explore and develop your skills in wider areas of development through training, mentoring, pair programming, and code reviews.

Benefits

COMPETITIVE SALARY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE, WITH YEARLY REVIEW
FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION
HYBRID WORKING: WE HAVE A HYBRID WORKING POLICY OF 3 DAYS A WEEK IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE. WE FIND THIS HELPS WITH COLLABORATIVE WORKING
23 DAYS HOLIDAY + BANK HOLIDAYS
PENSION SCHEME
BUDGET AND TIME FLEXIBILITY TO ALLOW YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS FURTHER WITH TRAINING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CERTIFICATIONS
REGULAR MEETINGS ABOUT COMPANY CULTURE
ANNUAL SOCIAL BUDGET THAT IS USED FOR TEAM EVENTS Technical Skills & Experience

Skilled in HTML/CSS/JS
Have experience in CSS frameworks, in particular Tailwind CSS
Have skills in front-end technologies, including JavaScript/ES6 and Vue.js
Have commercial experience of building websites and web applications
Have experience of building within a CMS
Have attention to detail and strive for perfection
Have awareness of web fundamentals, such as performance, semantics and web accessibility Desirable skills, but not essential

Have experience creating website animations using both CSS animations and JS technologies, such as GreenSock
Are able to translate creative ideas and mockups into interactive prototypes
Familiar with DevOps workflows While we are looking to hire the most talented experts in the industry, we see culture fit as one of the most important factors when searching for new talent. With that said, we’d also be keen to meet candidates who have the development fundamentals perfected and is someone with the passion and drive to improve your skills in any areas mentioned above.

To apply for this fantastic role, please apply now